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Masami Tony Yamaoka July 24, 1928 – August 16, 2012

Masami Tony Yamaoka , a native of Watsonville and lifelong resident of San Benito County died at the age of 84 years on August 16, 2012. A row crop and apple farmer for over 60 years, Tony was a member of the San Benito County J.A.C.L; San Benito County Howa Kai; the Watsonville Buddhist Temple; Leslie L. Garrett Post, VFW of San Juan Bautista; the American Legion Post of Hollister; and was a Veteran of the Korean War.

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Safe Streets

Young dancers entertain Gilroyans who filled downtown Gilroy with music and fun Oct. 1 at Gilroy’s National Night Out. The national event is held every August, but Gilroy’s was postponed because of the Garlic Festival mass shooting. The annual nationwide event promotes safe streets,...

CTA backs Gov. Brown’s tax initiative

The California Teachers Association, "one of the strongest advocates for educators in the country," according to the organization's website, is officially backing Gov. Jerry Brown's temporary tax initiative to increase revenues for public education and other essential services. 

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Trailer fire in northeast Gilroy

Six engines from Gilroy, Morgan Hill and South Santa Clara Fire District responded to a fire in a single-wide trailer on the premises of Soil Health U.S., located at 9665 New Ave. in Gilroy Tuesday.

Jim Wyatt named acting fire chief

The City of Gilroy appointed Jim Wyatt as acting fire chief Sept. 11 as its nearly two-year search for a permanent hire continues. Wyatt replaces interim chief Mark Bisbee, who was appointed in January. Bisbee was limited to 960 hours of work as he is...

So You Want to be a Millionaire

In August 1999, the ABC network asked America, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" and received a loud "we do" in response. Almost every American will tell you that they want to become a millionaire, but they can't tell you how to become one.

Warming center now open at National Guard Armory in Gilroy

In response to the weather dropping to the low 30s during the

Missing pieces

The rose-colored glasses some people don just keep getting

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